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P140 UCL

2009 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,639 mi
Last recorded39,639 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R Series24,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 UCL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 39,639 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 37,180 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 36,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 35,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 35,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 34,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 30,949 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,301 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,763 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,853 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 18,853 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 16,907 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,870 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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P140 UCL is a 2009 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 24,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P140 UCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P140 UCL registered?

P140 UCL is a 2009 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is P140 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 UCL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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